Bishop Joe Vásquez ordained (from left) Michael Rhodes, Ladd Spears, Kingsley Ohaeri, Scott Fyall and Michael Noriega to the transitional diaconate on May 18 at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Austin. God willing, these men will be ordained to the priesthood in June 2025. For more information about vocations in the Diocese of Austin, visit www.austinvocations.com.